General information

The front patching/splicing shelf, FOMS-FPS, is a multi-purpose mechanical shelf assembly for a fiber management system in a rack environment. Its compact design and high-density capacity allow the FOMS-FPS to deliver carrier-class fiber management to central offices, POPs, FTTx, mobile systems and LANs.

Two versions are available:

• Patching only
• Patching & splicing to terminate loose tube, central core, IFC and ribbon cables

The unit has the following features:

• 19” size: suitable for any 19” electronic equipment rack (also compatible with ETSI, 23” or CommScope GR2 and UR using adaptation brackets).
• Accommodates up to 24 standard or 48 small form factor connectors on the shelf front. Different connector types can be mixed in the same shelf.
• Pivoting tray allows easy access to the interior of the shelf, even when equipment jumpers have been installed. FOMS-FPS Front patching/splicing shelf
• Angled connector patch panel reduces the risk of eye damage and ensures a positive fiber management for the equipment jumpers.
• Restricted depth guarantees optimum access to the back for cable termination
• An optional transparent cover will protect the equipment jumpers if open frames without front doors are used.
• Repair facility when terminating IFC cable.
• Mounting brackets can be installed at the front or back of the shelf.
• Trumpet to protect the incoming pigtails at the side or the back of the shelf.
• Proven FOSC tray splicing concept ensures bend radius protection and solutions for all types of fibers and splice protectors (SMOUV-ANT).
• Shelf can be delivered with pigtails and connector adapters in the kit
• Shelves with integrated passive components (splitters, WDMs) available on request.

Technical data